Basilica of Santa Capilla, Caracas

Name: Basilica of Santa Capilla
Address: Av Sur 2, Caracas, 1010, Venezuela
Telephone: +58 212-8608894

#44 among attractions in Caracas

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The Basilica of Santa Capilla It is a Roman Catholic basilica in Caracas, Venezuela located at the corner of Santa Capilla on Avenida Urdaneta. It is located in the historic center of the city, in the Cathedral Parish of Libertador Municipality. On February 16, 1979 was declared a National Historic Landmark. ()

Local name: Basílica Menor Santa Capilla Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 10°30'22"N, 66°54'50"W

Address

Av Sur 2CatedralCaracas 1010 Venezuela

Contact

+58 212-8608894

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Basilica of Santa Capilla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of Santa Capilla?

Nearby attractions include Caracas Cathedral, Caracas (1 min walk), Museo Sacro de Caracas, Caracas (1 min walk), Bolívar Square, Caracas (2 min walk), Palacio Municipal de Caracas, Caracas (3 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of Santa Capilla by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of Santa Capilla:

Bus

Terminal Río Tuy (7 min walk)
La Hoyada • Lines: Bcc (10 min walk)

Metro

Capitolio • Lines: L1 (7 min walk)
La Hoyada • Lines: L1 (8 min walk)